When the Florida heat gets going, so do home air
conditioning systems. You can expect to enjoy a comfortable home through the hot
summer when you’ve got an air conditioner that was professionally installed
working at peak condition.

But what if you turn on the AC and find out the house isn’t
cooling down the way it should? Instead of fiddling around the with thermostat
to lower the temperature more (which will only waste power and possibly harm
the air conditioner), you’ll need to find out what’s wrong and have it fixed.
Most of the time, it’ll take licensed HVAC technicians to do both.

Reasons Your AC May Be Lagging Behind

This is a by no means exhaustive list of reasons and air conditioner
may not be keeping up with cooling your home.

• Clogged
  air filter: We recommend you check on the HVAC cabinet’s air filter before
  doing anything else. This filter needs to be changed regularly or else it will
  become so clogged with dust, lint, and other debris that it will reduce airflow,
  and that will cut into cooling. Put in a new filter and keep up with regular changes
  every 1–3 months.
• Leaking
  refrigerant: The chemical refrigerant in your AC is supposed to remain at
  the same amount for the system’s lifespan. Should it start to leak out, the air
  conditioner will lose cooling power. Worse, the lower amount of refrigerant will
  eventually cause catastrophic damage to the compressor. You must have professionals
  seal the leaks and replace the lost refrigerant.
• Short
  cycling: This is when the AC keeps shutting off its cooling cycle early, only
  to start back up again a short time later. This doesn’t allow enough time for
  cooling to reach all the rooms along the ventilation system. There are many
  reasons for short cycling to start, so let a technician inspect the system and
  find out the trouble.
• Aging air
  conditioner: How long have you had your current central AC system? More
  than 15 years? If it’s been more than 15 years, the loss of cooling is a huge
  red flag that it’s time to put in a new air conditioner. A technician can give
  you a diagnosis and estimate to help you make the choice.
• Incorrectly
  sized unit: On the other hand, if this is the first summer you’ve had the
  AC, the problem might be that the installers put in a system either too large
  or too small for the space. Either situation means a wasteful air conditioner
  that creates inconsistent temperatures. The only solution to this is to have
  another installer—a licensed professional—put in an accurately sized
  replacement.

Certified AC Experts

No matter what air conditioning repair in Boca Raton, FL you need to stay cool all summer long, you can rely on First Response. We have NATE-certified and EPA-certified technicians who will ensure you have the best repair or new installation.

First Response Air Conditioning & Refrigeration has the coolest customers in town! Reach out to us anytime—we offer 24-hour emergency service.